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Senate roll call 367 · 96th Congress · Oct 22, 1979

To advise and consent to the nomination of robert kreger, of texas, to be ambassador at large and coordinator of mexican affairs. (motion passed)

On Oct 22, 1979, the Senate voted 48–35. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 46–3, Republicans 4–31, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 7 members voted against their own party.

During the 96th Congress (1979–1980), Jimmy Carter was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes
48
No
35
Did not vote
16
Date
Oct 22, 1979

By party

  • Democrats46 yes · 3 no · 10 didn’t vote
  • Republicans4 yes · 31 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To advise and consent to the nomination of…: Senate Vote, Oct 22, 1979,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/96-S-367/to-advise-and-consent-to-the-nomination-of-robert (accessed 2026-10-17).

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